1911 V Nickel

The 1911 V Nickel had a total mintage of almost 40 million coins struck at the Philadelphia Mint. This was the largest mintage of any date in the series and any date within any Nickel series within this date range. This is a plentiful coin that is common across a wide range of grades, making it accessible for the novice and serious collectors alike. Building a circulated V Nickel series would be a fun and affordable endeavor for collectors looking to save money. 

 

History of the 1911 V Nickel

The Philadelphia Mint was known for its excellent craftsmanship and the 1911 V Nickel benefits from that quality. Many of these coins are well-struck with attractive surfaces. It can be difficult to find a fully struck coin within the entire series because the stars on the obverse and the ear of corn on the left of the reverse typically have a weaker strike. Cherrypicking is advised to ensure the most value and highest quality for this coin, and should be relatively easy to do with this series due to the number that exist in high grades. Charles E. Barber was the designer of the V Nickel and the liberty head on the reverse is one of the more recognizable symbols on coins as it is on several of his coin designs. 

 

1911 Liberty Head V Nickel Value

The 1911 Liberty Head V Nickel value reaches upwards of around $15,000 for the highest grades of the coin. This is a small premium for a Mint State 67 coin, which is difficult to find, so any coin below that grading will offer immense value for the quality of the coin. The 1911 V Nickel would make an attractive and affordable addition to any Liberty Head Nickel collection. 

 

Type of coin: Nickel

Year: 1911 V Nickel

V Nickel Mint Mark: Philadelphia

Total mintage: 39,557,639

Metal content: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Face value: Five Cents

Weight: 5.00 grams

Edge: Plain

Designer: Charles E. Barber

Diameter: 21.20 millimeters